Broadcast date: March 5-6
Starring: BTS, NCT 127, Mamamoo, Tomorrow X Together

(Naver's V Live)

Jin, Suga and Jungkook of BTS took to V Live at the waiting room for a television music program.

“How are feeling on the first day of the second week of our promotion?” asked Jin.

“I’m excited that our fans will be able to enjoy what we recorded and I myself am looking forward to seeing it as well,” Jungkook replied.

“But it is no fun without ARMYs” there in person, confessed Jin referring to their official fandom.

“And it felt awkward,” especially at the ending, chimed in Suga with an embarrassed chuckle.

“ARMYs definitely are the source of our strength,” said Jin.

Comparing both the recordings and live stage without fans in the audience, a measure taken out of caution due to the COVID-19 outbreak, to a pen without ink, Suga told fans that everyone is a little low in spirits.

“But at the same time, we’re hoping you could gain some energy from us looking at us doing our best as we did,” said Jungkook.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/178404.

NCT 127 awaits new album with excitement

(Naver's V Live)

The bandmates of NCT 127 went live prior to the release of their second full-length new album “Neo Zone.”

Thanking everyone for tuning in, each member of the nine-piece act took turns and said hello.

“We are a little tense,” admitted Johnny finishing the round of greeting.

“I feel very good, proud to come out with such a full-package of contents,” said Mark with a huge grin.

Taeyong agreed saying that he is happy to present a well-prepared album while Yuta added that they have put so much effort and is only delighted to show so many different sides of them.

In the spirit of anticipation and excitement, they played games inspired by their forthcoming album that would reward them with snacks. Doyoung brought the first win for his team beating MC Johnny’s prediction that nobody will be able to sing the chorus completely in Korean.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/177686.

Mamamoo’s Wheein in the mood for transformation

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Wheein of Mamamoo giggled and told viewers that she has a gone under a major transformation.

“You are curious, right?” she asked and with dramatic sound effects, and moved the camera to show her freshly-chopped bangs.

“How do you like it? It’s the first time since ‘Egotistic,’” said the musician referring to the single from 2018. When fans told her that she looks like a high school student, she claimed “chic” was what she actually went for. She even put on makeup to visit the salon for the bang.

Wheein also got two new tattoos on her hand, with her friend, although they were so fresh that the skin was peeling.

“I have tried hand-poked tattoo for the first time, and I personally found it painful. I have quite high tolerance for pain but I was kicking my feet in the air,” she confided showing a clip of her getting them done.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/178364.

Tomorrow X Together looks back at the beginning

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The bandmates of TXT recalled their predebut trip to the US beginning with them sharing his excitement about their upcoming choreography lessons.

“It also is our first time traveling long distance together,” said Soobin.

The first thing they did was to go grocery shopping for a picnic they planned for the next day to mark the trip. The next morning, everyone got busy preparing and cooking, milling around the kitchen.

“I’m warning you, I’m going to eat a lot,” declared Yeonjun and the rest of the members raised their hands and said they would too.

All ready and packed, the quintet went to a park and sat down at a pink table to enjoy their sandwiches.

“We tend to go quiet when we eat,” acknowledged Soobin.

Then it was time for dance lessons, first at a private dance studio and then at a dance academy.

“Although this is our first (lesson) here, this is not the first time I’m dancing,” said Beomgyu confidently.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/178269.

Naver’s real-time broadcasting app V allows fans to interact with their favorite K-pop stars through live broadcasts. The app is available for Android and iOS. For more information, visit http://www.vlive.tv.

By The Korea Herald (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

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